Disinfection studies of Nahar (Mesua ferrea) seed kernel oil using pour plate method by Adewale, Ahmed Idris, Mirghani, Mohamed Elwathig Saeed, Muyibi, Suleyman Aremu, Daoud, Jamal Ibrahim, Mikail, Maryam Abimbola

“…As a result of disinfection byproducts (DBP) concerns from chlorine, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as well as the water treatment industry, place more emphasis on the use of disinfectants other than chlorine. Disinfection also plays a key role in the reclamation and reuse of wastewater for eliminating infectious diseases, and to augments domestic water supply and decrease the impact of human activities on the environment. …”
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Multivariable transducer interfacing circuit for wireless monitoring of smart implants by Khan, Sheroz, Alam, A. H. M. Zahirul, Zainudin, Zuraidah, Khan, Muzna S., Hameed, Shihab A., Hassan Abdalla Hashim, Aisha, Islam, Md. Rafiqul

“…This is one useful way of reading data signals from more than a single sensors at the same time by using a measurement circuit with a single output signal. …”
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Effects of stem cutting types, position and hormonal factors on rooting in Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni by Abdullateef, Raji Akintunde, Osman, Mohamad

“…Leaves’ glycosides are about 300 times sweeter than sugar and safe for diabetic patients. In Malaysia, techniques for stevia mass production are limited. …”
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An assessment of metals (Pb and Cu) contamination in bottom sediment from South China sea coastal waters, Malaysia by Ong, Meng Chuan, Yunus, Kamaruzzaman

“…Conclusion: Overall, geochemistry of the samples showed the effect of both natural and anthropogenic inputs to the catchment, however, natural processes were more dominant than anthropogenic inputs in concentrating metals. …”
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Isolation of actinomycin derivatives from diffusible pigment of Streptomyces sp. UKMCC_PT7 by Zainal Abidin, Zaima Azira, Ahmad, Asmat, Latip, Jalifah, Usup, Gires

“…This study further demonstrated the unique capabilities of marine Streptomyces of producing more than one antibiotic simultaneously.…”
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2 in 1 (gender identity disorder) by Ali, Syed Masroor

“…The need for treatment is emphasized by the high rate of mental health problems, including Depression with higher suicide rate among untreated transsexual people than in the general population. These problems are not usually related to the gender identity issues themselves, but the social and cultural responses to gender-deviated individuals. …”
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Multiobjective data envelopment analysis by Chen, Y-W, Larbani, Moussa, Chang, Y-P

“…Our model demonstrates better performance than the traditional DEA model as well as some of the most important existing multiobjective DEA models. …”
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Dilated intercellular spaces of esophageal epithelium in non- erosive reflux disease: Transmission electron microscopic (TEM) study by Myint, Yi Yi, Tun, Ye, Mohammad Amjad, Nasser, Mat Hassan, Mohd. Zailani, Abdul Rashid, Nor Linda

“…Morphometric analysis on microphotographs showed that mean intercellular space diameter values of NERD patient was significantly higher than normal controls (p<0.001). The maximal value of the mean intercellular spaces in controls and NERD were 0.44 μm and 1.13 μm respectively. …”
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Internationalizing the higher education in Malaysia: Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) by Kayadibi, Saim

“…Every era has its own sine qua: if any institution is not updating and renewing itself according to the requirements and needs of the era, it would lag behind of the time and would just repeat and consume the old knowledge rather than invent and innovate. Success is an art of thinking and knowing one step ahead of the time. …”
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Optimal power allocation for the proposed asymmetric turbo code for 3G systems by Ramasamy, K., Balamuralithara, B., Siddiqi, Muhammad Umar

“…From the performance results, it is observed that the proposed asymmetric turbo code with modified UPA performs better than the system without UPA, and with typical UPA and it provides a coding gain of 0.4–0.52 dB. …”
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Tool life prediction by response surface methodology in end milling titanium alloy Ti-6A1-4V using uncoated WC-Co inserts by Turnad L., Ginta, A.K.M., Nurul Amin, H.C.D., Mohd. Radzi, Mohd. Amri, Lajis

“…Further testing was stopped and an insert rejected when an average flank wear greater than 0.30 mm was achieved. Design-expert version 6.0.8 software was applied to establish the first-order and the second-order model and develop the contours. …”
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Development of a model of of energy efficient hybrid engine towards green technology by Rahman, Mohammed Ataur

“…The hybrid engine was run at 65% efficiency which is more efficient than the conventional IC engine. The energy efficient hybrid engine cut carbon dioxide (CO2) and nitrogen oxides (N2O) emission significantly.…”
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Adsorption behavior of PB(II) onto xanthated rubber (Hevea brasiliensis) leaf powder by Wan Mohd Khalir, Wan Khaima Azira, Megat Hanafiah, Megat Ahmad Kamal, Mat So'ad, Siti Zaiton, Wan Ngah, Wan Saime

“…Adsorption equilibrium was achieved in less than 60 min and followed the pseudo-second order model. …”
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Physical ageing and thermal analysis of PLGA microspheres encapsulating protein or DNA by Rouse, J. J., Mohamed, Farahidah, van der Walle, Christopher

“…No ageing was observed ≤10 ◦C and at 25 ◦C estimated relaxation times were at least one order of magnitude greater than at 35 ◦C. Ageing of PLGA microspheres therefore occurs at temperatures >10 ◦C, but relaxation will be far from equilibrium unless storage times and/or temperatures are prolonged or nearing the glass transition, respectively.…”
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Heritage of Islamic ethics and contemporary issues: a call for relevantization by Malik, Mohammad Manzoor

“…Regarding the definitional issue, different from and more expansive than the traditional understanding of al-ākhlāq, the researcher argues that a proper definition of ethics should include ethically relevant habits, character, and behavior in its subject matter. …”
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Muslims’ encounter with the English language: a study of Ismail Raji al Faruqi’s concept of Islamic English by Hasan, Md. Mahmudul

“…Conversely, although several hundred million Muslims use English as their first or second language and more books on Islam are now published in it than in any other language, the way Muslim names and Islamic terms are transliterated and translated into English shows loyalty to the language and not to meaning. …”
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Purification of nucleocapsid protein of Newcastle Disease virus for immunodiagnostic kit by Ahmad Raus, Raha, Awang, Rus Anida, Mel, Maizirwan, Yusoff, K.

“…It turned out to be that 0.45µm membrane gave higher yield of NP protein than that of 0.1µm membrane. Thus, 0.45µm membrane was used to improve the filtration process for NP protein. …”
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Bioconversion process for microbial treatment of palm oil mill effluent to produce citric acid by Jamal, Parveen, Alam, Md. Zahangir, Mohd Salleh, Mohammad Ramlan, Nadzir, Masrina M.

“…It is estimated that for 1 tonne of crude palm oil produced, 5-7.5 tonnes of water is required and more than 50% of water end up as Palm Oil Mill Effluent (POME). …”
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Screening of Xanthine Oxidase inhibitor from potential Malaysian medicinal plants by Jamal, Parveen, Azmi, Saiful Mohammad Nizam, Amid, Azura

“…Ninety-nine percent of the crude extracts were found to have XO inhibitory activity at 100 μg/ml, and 59% showed greater than 50% inhibition. The ripe fruit peels of Garcinia mangostana L. has the potential to be exploited as an alternative to allopurinol as the crude extracts of this plant material from all three solvents, namely, 70% methanol, ethanol and distilled water, exhibited the highest XOI activity with 88.74%, 84.69% and 80.18% inhibition, respectively. …”
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Exploring the Policy of relinquishing Judicial Powers to the Jurists in Determining Islamic Banking Disputes: The Case of Bank Negara's Shariah Advisory Council by Shuaib, Farid Sufian

“…This paper seeks to explore the possible reasons for such divergent route adopted by the new Act and to consider advantages and disadvantages by relegating the final arbiter of disputes to jurists rather than judges.…”
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